Viharn Sien

[1] It was developed in 1987 by Thai-Chinese Sa-nga Kulkobkiat on land provided by king Bhumibol Adulyadej to create a building for an art collection gifted to the Chakri dynasty.

[7] The main building at Viharn Sien is a three-story structure in the finest Chinese architecture style with decorative arts and exhibition spaces, built in 1987 to mark the 60th anniversary of the King.

[8] Near the entrance is a paved courtyard with a collection of bronze statues, trees, plants and flowers, as well as a monument of Sa-nga Kulkobkiat, who was born in Bangkok on October 18, 1925, but raised in China.

[9] Among the many drums, bells, Buddha statues, and other cultural artifacts are replicas of the Terracotta Army archaeological site.

[10] The main building houses a significant collection of bronze statues, Shaolin monks, jade carvings, paintings and pieces of Thai and Chinese art, and cultural relics on three levels.